Canada 
We’re offering assistance to people affected by Hurricane Fiona
If you were directly affected by the hurricane, you may be able to get
- free replacement of documents that are lost, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible due to the floods
- urgent processing and a refund for an application you’ve submitted because of the floods
If you already have an adult passport, you may be able to renew it. Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one. This is because you don’t need
- a guarantor
- proof of Canadian citizenship
- supporting identification
If your most recent passport is still valid, it
- must be sent with your application, and
- will be cancelled and cannot be used for travel
Who can renew their passport
Only adult passports can be renewed. If you’re under 16, you need to apply for a new child’s passport.
If you’re 16 or older, find out if you can renew your passport(opens in a new tab) .
You can now renew your passport even if it’s expired, damaged, lost or stolen.
You can renew your expired, damaged, lost or stolen passport if
- it was issued within 15 years of the date you apply, and
- you meet all the other requirements
Get the forms and instructions to apply
We’ll give you the right form and tell you how to apply based on when you need a passport.
Urgent
(Service standard: end of next business day)
- Go to a passport office with urgent pick-up service
- Walk-in only, no appointments
- You must provide proof that you need the passport
- Extra fees apply
Apply to renew your passport by the end of the next business day
Express
(Service standard: 2 to 9 business days)
- Go to a passport office with express pick-up service
- By appointment or walk-in
- You must provide proof that you need the passport
- Extra fees apply
Standard
(Service standard: 10 to 20 business days, plus mail time)
- Go to a
- Service Canada Centre (20 business days)
- passport office (10 business days)
- By appointment or walk-in
- You can also apply by mail (20 business days)
* Service standards don’t include mail time. Mail time is usually 5 business days but can vary across the country.
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